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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 581.52 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 581.52 and 369.76 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 581.52 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/581.52 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 581.52 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 215,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,022.84/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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